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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.68, 330.48 and 222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.68, 330.48 and 222.40 is: 306.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.68 : 330.48 = 222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.68/330.48 = 222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.68x = 330.48 × 222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.68x = 73,498.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,498.75/239.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.65

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